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    Home » Single Origin Coffee Beans » African Coffees

    Zimbabwe Coffee Beans

    Highly aromatic , Zimbabwe coffee is a medium-bodied with a medium density and lively berry-like or citrusy acidity. Typically wet processed (washed), a good Zimbabwe coffee is well-balanced with a rich flavor and fine aftertaste.

    Region: Chipinga
    Growing Altitude: 900-1,100 meters
    Variety: Caltimor
    Harvest Period: May - September
    Milling Process: Washed, Sun Dried
    Aroma: Chocolate, Sweet
    Flavour: Sweet, Chocolatey, Woody, Winey
    Body: Full
    Acidity: Bright

    In particular, coffee from the Chipinge region is respected. On the continent of Africa, Chipinge coffee is exceeded in quality perhaps only by Kenyan coffees. Though technically below the altitude that qualifies as Strictly High Grown (SHG) / Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) at 900-1,1000 meters, the longitude provides a climate that is more closely related to an altitude of about 1,600 meters.

    Chipinge coffee exemplifies a fine East African coffee, exhibiting a vibrant and winey acidity that proves the superb cup presence of a premium gourmet coffee.

    Coffee Farming in Zimbabwe

    While some Zimbabwe coffees may not be as rich or full-bodied as a fine Kenyan coffee, Zimbabwe's coffee quality is good and improving with increased exports to the United States in recent years. Most of the country's coffee is grown on medium-sized farms.

    In addition, Zimbabwe provides a nice variation on the Kenya and East African theme of winey acidity though with slightly less acidity. Zimbabwe was formerly known as Rhodesia.

    The hot climate of the Chipinge region along with the plentiful rainfall, averaging about 1,1000 mm per year, provides good conditions for growing coffee as well as tea and macadamia nuts. Also see Zimbabwe Coffee.

    Chipinge Coffee Growing Region

    Chipinge (formerly Chipinga) is a prime coffee-growing region in Zimbabwe's southern Eastern Highlands on the southeastern border of the country in the province of Manicaland near Mozambique. Most Zimbabwe coffee is grown here.

    Characteristics of Zimbabwe Chipinge Coffee

    Chipinge coffee exemplifies a fine East African coffee, exhibiting a vibrant and winey acidity that proves a superb cup presence.

    Coffee from the Chipinge region is respected and, on the continent of Africa is exceeded in quality perhaps only by Kenyan coffees.

    Zimbabwe Coffee and Espresso Brewing Tips

    For great tips on brewing the perfect cup of Zimbabwe coffee see the Espresso Coffee Guides section on coffee brewing.

    For easy to follow instructions on making great Zimbabwe espresso drinks see Espresso Drink Recipes and the How to make Lattes and Cappuccinos. You will love these helpful tips on Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot.

    A premium gourmet coffee, Chipinge is rated second only to Kenyan coffee among East African coffees and they are similar in some respects.


    Green Coffee Production

    Year60kg bagsCoffee grown
    201615,000 bags1,980,000 pounds
    201513,642 bags1,800,691 pounds
    201414,489 bags1,912,482 pounds
    20138,512 bags1,123,624 pounds
    20127,321 bags966,346 pounds

    Green Coffee Exports

    Year60kg bagsCoffee exported
    201600 pounds
    20159,6401,272,480 pounds
    201410,4901,384,680 pounds
    20134,510595,320 pounds
    20123,320438,240 pounds

    Data may not be available for the most recent year.
    Source: ICO


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    1. Tapiwa

      May 20, 2019 at 7:44 am

      I would like to know more about buying prices for coffee in Chipinge

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    2. Calvin

      March 01, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      Would like to know more about coffee in Zimbabwe latest prices from Zimbabwe auction exchange, how much coffee is produced in zimbabwe, what are the key markets and when is coffee harvested?

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    3. lovemore Gabaza

      January 02, 2013 at 11:21 am

      i am interested i growing COOFEE OR OWNING A coffee factory in Chipinnge

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